A Vegetarian Dinner at Aviary, the Oregon Truffle Festival, and More Portland Food Events

… including SE Wine Collective’s new tasting series and Vitaly Paley’s Russian xurros.

Vitaly Paley Guest Stars at 180

What:180, Portland’s consummate Spanish xurreria rings in the New Year with James Beard award-winning chef Vitaly Paley’s tangy-sweet chocolate take on his mother’s Russian sour cream sauce. Feel-good bonus: all proceeds benefit local charity Friends of the Children.Where: 180 (2218 NE Broadway)When: All JanuaryHow Much: $2 for dipping sauce, $5.75 for dipping sauce and three xurros